John <johncub@blomand.net> wrote in news:f9kk5s$fqf$1@news04.infoave.net: > singhals wrote: >> Anon Ymous wrote: >> >>> Any thoughts (pro/con) on RootsMagic, the successor to Family >>> Origins? How does it compare to the other "big names"? >>> >>> Thanks! >> >> Haven't used it myself, but I note that most of its fans moved over >> from FO to RM. >> >> The thing is, genie programs are like cars -- some folks would >> druther push a Ford than drive a Chevvy, while others wouldn't be >> caught dead in anything but a Chrysler. Any of the three will get >> you to the grocery store. So you have to pick the one you like, no >> matter how feeble your reason for liking it is -- I know one woman >> who choses her cars by the design of the logo and a man who picks his >> vehicles by which side of it has the gas fill. >> >> Cheryl >> > > I absolutely loved that analogy. Very fitting. But I will not > purchase a vehicle where the fuel fill is on the wrong side. I choose > my family tree software by the one that has the best user interface > (in my opinion) so I guess that goes hand in hand. > > John I know this is an old thread, but it's new to me. I really liked the analogy as well as the underlying logic! ..and I don't think it's just because I've spent my life as an auto tech and an auto tech training developer!